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Daniel XuLi, Employment Attorney in Walnut Creek, California

Over 9 years of legal practice · focused on Employment and Litigation

Walnut Creek, CA

Practicing employment in Walnut Creek since 2017.

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Daniel XuLi is an attorney based in Walnut Creek, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 9 years of legal experience.

Based in
Walnut Creek, CALIFORNIA
Experience
over 9 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Walnut Creek, CALIFORNIA.
  • Over 9 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026).

About Daniel XuLi: Daniel XuLi is an attorney based in Walnut Creek, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 9 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Daniel XuLi

Daniel concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Walnut Creek, California

Daniel takes employment matters in Walnut Creek, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Walnut Creek, California

Daniel takes litigation matters in Walnut Creek, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Daniel XuLi — Over 9 years of California employment experience

Daniel XuLi is an attorney based in Walnut Creek, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 9 years of legal experience.

Daniel XuLi represents employers in all phases and types of employment litigation including wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, with a focus on California wage and hour class actions and the California Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). He also counsels employers regarding their employment practices and policies, and creates and presents workplace training sessions tailored to employers' goals and company culture.

Working with Daniel on a employment matter

Daniel XuLi represents employers in all phases and types of employment litigation including wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination claims, with a focus on California wage and hour class actions and the California Private Attorney General Act (PAGA). He also counsels employers regarding their employment practices and policies, and creates and presents…

Clients Daniel works with

Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Walnut Creek and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Daniel XuLi's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of California Hastings College of the Law

    — · 2017

  • Saint Mary's College of California

    — · 2014

Jurisdictions

Daniel's state bar admissions

  • California

    2017 · ACTIVE

Daniel studied at — in University of California Hastings College of the Law and — in Saint Mary's College of California.

Law school and academic background

Daniel completed — in University of California Hastings College of the Law and — in Saint Mary's College of California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Daniel XuLi

Daniel has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Employee (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor and Employment Law - Management (2026).

Locations

Daniel XuLi's office in Walnut Creek

Daniel's primary office is at 1255 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600, Walnut Creek, California, 94597. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1255 Treat Boulevard, Suite 600

Walnut Creek, California 94597

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Hiring guide

How to hire Daniel XuLi — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Walnut Creek, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel

Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Daniel XuLi

  • How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Daniel offer a free consultation?

    Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in California typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Walnut Creek?

    Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Daniel accepting new employment clients right now?

    Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Walnut Creek, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

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